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Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Study: Utah's tech industry right up there with better-known areas
A new study that puts the spotlight on technology and innovations indicates that it shines on Utah as well as better-known areas.The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) report shows that high-tech innovation plays a critical role in the economy in all four of ...
Utah locations among Macy's, Kmart closures
Two major retailers have announced store closures — including four in Utah — as part of previously announced belt-tightening cutbacks. Macy’s and Sears Holdings announced the closing of two stores each in Utah.Macy’s will close its stores at the Layton Hil...
Sachs exec: U.S. economy is fundamentally strong
John Tousley last week shared his crystal-ball view of 2017 with a Salt Lake City audience, and generally the outlook was positive.The U.S. has a fundamentally strong economy and a lower-than-average risk of a recession in 2017, as well as expectations of steady GDP growth this y...
South Jordan's Landesk sold to California-based private investment firm
Clearlake Capital Group LP of Santa Monica, California, has announced that it will acquire Landesk from owner Thoma Bravo. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of the transaction, Clearlake will merge its portfolio company Heat Software to the new ...
Aviacode buys Florida firm, adds facility coding capabilities
Aviacode, a Salt Lake City-based fee coding firm, has acquired the assets of Florida-based Revant Solutions, a provider of facility coding outsourced services. As part of the agreement, Aviacode will retain the majority of Revant’s full-time facility coders, auditors and op...
Utah Valley Chamber to honor Herbert as 'Pillar of the Valley'
The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected Gov. Gary R. Herbert as its the Pillar of the Valley Award recipient for 2017. He will be honored on March 14 at the seventh annual Pillar of the Valley Gala to be held at the Utah Valley Convention Center.The Pillar of the Valley ...
Salt Lake events will explore Utah's recent past and near future economy
A pair of Jan. 18 events will both at Utah’s recent economic past and into its near future.The Utah Economic Review and the Utah Business & Policy Summit will take place at the Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. The review will be from 7:30-9:30 a.m. ...
ForeverGreen makes executive changes, Alvarado named president
ForeverGreen Worldwide Corp., an Orem-based direct marketer of health-centered products, has announced the appointment of Jorge Alvarado as president and Rick Redford as chief operating officer. Alvarado will continue in his current position as chief marketing officer.&ldquo...
Davis Chamber slates annual awards presentations
The Davis Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its annual Awards Banquet for Jan. 20 and has announced the finalists for the organization’s yearly honors. The event will be held at 6 p.m. that evening at the Davis Conference Center.Award finalists include:Business of the Year:...
Frame to head agency
McKinnon-Mulherin, a Salt Lake City-based communication firm, has announced the appointment of Paige Frame as its president. She has been the director of operations and previously worked as manager of custom projects at the firm.As director of operations, Frame managed all projec...
Calendar
Calendar listings are provided as a free service to our readers. Information about upcoming events may be sent to brice@slenterprise.com. The submission deadline is one week before publication.
St. George Area Economic Summit, Jan 12, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Keynote speaker is Mary Walshok, author, speaker, educator and thought leader at the University of California-San Diego. Event also features breakout sessions and a “What’s Up Down South” session. Location is Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George. Registration can be completed at Eventbrite.com.
UTC Annual Open House, Jan 12, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
A Utah Technology Council (UTC) event. Location is UTC offices at the Cottonwood Corporate Center, 2755 E. Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 130, Salt Lake City. Free. Details are at utahtech.org.
Regional Transportation Plan 2040: Plans, Priorities and Perceptions, Jan 12, 11:30 am - 1:00pm
A ULI (Urban Land Institute) January Box Lunch event. Presenters are Ted Knowlton, deputy director of the Wasatch Front Regional Council; Matt Sibul, chief planning officer at the Utah Transit Authority; and Jeff Harris, planning director at the Utah Department of Transportation. Location to be determined. Details to be announced soon at utah.uli.org.
Share the Magic Gala, Jan 17, 6 - 9 pm
A West Jordan Chamber of Commerce event featuring the Craig Dearing Legacy Award, volunteer check presentation and Ambassador of the Year Award. Location is The Gathering Place at Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 S., No. 24, West Jordan. Details are at westjordanchamber.com.
Utah Economic Review and Policy Summit 2017, Jan 18, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Featuring a discussion of the Utah economy and what business and policy leaders are doing to secure a prosperous future. Activities include the Utah Economic Review from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and the inaugural Utah Business & Policy Summit 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Review will feature economists and business leaders from around the state discussing the Utah economy. Details are at slchamber.com.
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